KD NEWS SERVICE
SRINAGAR, May 19: The High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has officially announced a holiday on Thursday, 28 May 2026, on the occasion of Eid ul Azha, one of the most significant Islamic festivals celebrated across the region.
According to an official notification issued by the Registrar General’s office in Srinagar on 18 May 2026, all wings and benches of the High Court shall remain closed on 28 May in observance of the festival. The decision has been taken as part of the revised court holiday arrangement for the year 2026.
The notification further stated that, in exchange for the declared holiday, Saturday, 19 September 2026, has been designated as a working day for the High Court. This adjustment has been made to maintain the annual working calendar and ensure smooth judicial functioning.
The order was issued under Order No. 742 of 2026/RG/NG-15(I) and has been circulated for compliance among judicial officers, court staff, legal fraternity members, and concerned departments.
Eid ul Azha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice,” is observed with great religious devotion and public celebrations throughout Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Government departments and several institutions across the Union Territory generally observe holidays during the festival period.
The High Court’s announcement is also in line with the broader public holiday schedule for Jammu & Kashmir for the year 2026, where Eid ul Azha holidays are already listed around 27–28 May.
With this notification, advocates, litigants, and court employees have been advised to take note of the revised schedule, particularly the compensatory working day in September.
